Staples vs. Cleats: What about L-Cleats and T-Cleats?

When you’re on the market for a new floor nailer, there are many decisions to make. First, you’ve got to decide which brand you want to go with. From Primatech to Powernail to … Read More

Tips for Using Aniline Dye on a Hardwood Floor

Dying hardwood floors is pretty difficult. Dye dries quickly, so there’s a lot of room for mistakes, especially the appearance of frustrating lap lines or stop marks in your final product. Using aniline… Read More

Highlights from Nailer Day 2015

Mar 20, 2015 - Posted in City Floor

We had a great time yesterday kicking off Nailer Day 2015. Local contractors piled in for our annual Fastest Nailer in the East competition and to meet with vendors, other contractors, and… Read More

Troubleshooting Floor Nailer Problems

Mar 17, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Important: REMOVE ALL AIRLINES TO THE TOOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS

Quick Guide to Finish Sheen Levels

Feb 26, 2015 - Posted in Flooring Basics, Gym and Sport Floor, Hardwood Floor Installation

Polyurethane floor finishes are usually available in four different sheen levels, so how do you know which one is right for your situation? First, what’s a sheen level? The finish’s sheen level… Read More

Buying vs. Renting a Hardwood Floor Sander

Feb 17, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Yes, hardwood flooring equipment rentals exist. The City Floor Store is one of the few distributors in the country to offer this service. But why would a hardwood floor contractor ever need to rent… Read More

Tips to Win More (and Higher-Priced) Sports Floor Contracts

Feb 12, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Training and Education

As a sports floor contractor, your ultimate goal with each new proposal is to convince school administrations, local government boards, and the like to hire your team instead of your competitors, and to… Read More

The Advantages of Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

Feb 5, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Why install unfinished hardwood flooring instead of prefinished floors? Prefinished flooring is the perfect option for homeowners who need a very quick installation, or those who would like to convert a non-climate controlled… Read More

Applying Finish to Hardwood Floors: 3 Rules of Thumb

Feb 3, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Sanding and Refinishing

Many hardwood floor installation mistakes occur as a result of improper finish application. Hardwood floor contractors must be sure that they’re knowledgeable about all of the products they use on their clients’ floors. Here… Read More

How to Make a DIY Gray-Aged White Oak Stain for Hardwood Floors

Jan 29, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Did you know that you can stain your hardwood floors using certain household products? It’s a great way to limit your exposure to VOCs by staining the floor with an all-natural solution, instead of… Read More

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